| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $225.32 | 7.570% | $242.3767 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.83 | 13.838% | $237.7279 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.69 | 9.185% | $273.7159 | $273.72 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.47 | 3.622% | $206.6948 | $206.69 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.76 | 10.701% | $146.9666 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.32 | 7.135% | $86.0508 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.47 | 13.585% | $78.9075 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.86 | $1,272.4402 | $1,272.45 | $1,272.45 | $1,272.50 | |